Event Espresso Mastercard Payment Gateway Service (MIGS)

Description

The addon Mastercard Payment Gateway Service (MIGS) connects the Event Espresso checkout to the MIGS gateway, processing credit card payments from registrants directly through the event registration form. Designed for organizers in regions served by MIGS (Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Australia), this addon adds the payment method on the checkout screen and enables automatic registration confirmation after the transaction is approved.

Key Features

• MIGS Gateway on Checkout
  Adds the Mastercard Payment Gateway Service method to the registration completion options.
• Credit Card Processing
  Accepts card payments directly through the registration form, without redirecting the registrant.
• Automatic Registration Confirmation
  Updates the registration status in Event Espresso as soon as the transaction is approved by the gateway.
• Setup in the Event Espresso Panel
  Includes merchant ID, access code, and secret key in the payment methods screen.
• Test and Production Mode
  Allows switching between sandbox and live environments to validate the flow before the event goes live.

Benefits of the Mastercard Payment Gateway Service (MIGS)

• Regional Market Billing
  Enables paid registrations in countries where MIGS is the local banks’ default gateway.
• Lower Checkout Abandonment
  Keeps registrants on the event site during payment, reducing friction at checkout.
• Automated Operation
  Eliminates manual payment checks when confirming registrations as soon as the gateway approves the transaction.
• Independent Setup
  Consolidates gateway credentials and rules in the base plugin panel, without relying on external integrations.

Who Is It For?

• Event organizers in the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Australia using Event Espresso who need to accept cards via MIGS.
• Institutions and businesses whose acquiring bank offers the Mastercard Payment Gateway Service as the primary gateway.
• Promoters of conferences, workshops, and paid courses who want to charge registrations in local currency through the regional gateway.

For users operating with Event Espresso in markets where MIGS is the predominant banking option, this addon eliminates the need for parallel billing solutions. Native integration with the registration flow ensures each paid registration automatically advances to confirmed status, simplifying participant management and the event’s financial recognition.

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